Our Programs
Austin Fencing Academy Group Classes
Group classes range from 1 to 2 hours of training sessions, depending on age and skill level.
Every class follows the same development model that Austin Fencing Academy is built on. Training includes:
• Warm up and stretching
• Footwork and conditioning
• Target work and partner drills
• Tactical tasks modeling a real bout
• Structured bouts with specific goals
• Competitive free fencing
Our goal is to give every student a 100% opportunity to reach their maximum potential and become the best version of themselves in fencing and daily life, since in our academy, besides fencing, we develop discipline, respect for everyone, communication skills, resilience, leadership, teamwork, planning, psychology, and fast decision making.
We are proud to say that our students do not wait, they take action. Initiative is key in order to succeed.
Group Classes
Private lessons
Private lessons are 20-minute one-on-one training sessions focused on individual growth. In these lessons, the private coach works individually on the weak and strong sides of the fencer. Only the coach knows what to prioritize and teach during a certain period of the fencer’s development, based on analysis of recent training sessions and competitions.
Private Classes
Video Analysis Review
Video analysis 20-minute review sessions focus on understanding fencing through detailed observation of the fencer’s own or their opponents’ competition footage. These sessions allow the coach and athlete to break down actions, decisions, mistakes, and tactical patterns of the fencer or their opponents. Based on this analysis, the coach explains what to adjust and what to prioritize in future training and competitions.
Watching yourself from the side reveals technical and tactical details that you cannot feel or recognize during a bout.
Video Analysis Review
Intro Class
Ages 6 to 10, 1-hour session
The Intro Class is the first step into the fencing world. It is designed for young athletes who have never fenced before.
Students learn the basic rules of foil fencing, proper athletic stance, on guard position, simple movements, and the fundamental ideas of attack and defense.
Training includes warm-up activities, basic footwork, coordination games, and introductory partner drills. The class focuses on developing body control, balance, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
By the end of the program, students understand what fencing is and are able to perform basic attacks and defensive actions.
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Beginner Class 1
Ages 6 to 8, 1-hour session
Beginner Class 1 continues building strong fundamentals for young athletes who have completed the Intro Class or have basic fencing experience.
Students focus on improving movement control, balance, coordination, and basic tactical understanding. Training includes structured footwork, coordination games, partner drills, and gradually introduced supervised bouts.
The class emphasizes discipline, attention, and the ability to follow technical instructions. As athletes demonstrate readiness and consistency, they progress to the next level.
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Beginner Class 2
Ages 9 to 10, 1-hour session
Beginner Class 2 is intended for older beginners who are ready for focused and disciplined training. Athletes develop stronger footwork, learn basic blade actions, and improve their ability to apply technique in fencing situations.
Classes include structured footwork, partner drills, target work, and supervised bouts with specific tasks. This class prepares athletes for the intermediate level.
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Intermediate Class
Ages vary by readiness, 1-hour 30-minute session
The Intermediate Class is for fencers who have solid fundamentals, already understand basic technique, and are ready to develop strategic thinking. At this stage, fencers start competing at local and regional tournaments.
Athletes work on advanced footwork patterns, clean execution of attacks and defenses, tactical tasks, timing, and confidence in real bouts. Conditioning becomes more structured, and private lessons are required to support individual growth.
This level prepares fencers for advanced fencing and builds the foundation for long-term success.
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Advanced Class
Ages vary by readiness, 2-hour session
The Advanced Class is designed for fencers who are ready to challenge national and international competitions and prioritize fencing as a major part of their lives. Dedication is a must at this stage of a fencing career. To unlock full potential, athletes must be consistent, organized, disciplined, and believe in themselves and their coaches 100%.
Training focuses on high-level footwork, advanced tactics and technique, conditioning, and consistent bout practice with complex goals. Athletes improve their sense of distance at maximum speed, learn to predict their opponents’ movements 3 to 4 steps ahead, and develop their own fencing style that is difficult to predict. Private lessons are crucial at this stage.
This class shapes driven competitors who aim to earn a place on the national team and represent the US at the international level.
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Senior Class
Ages 12 and up, 1-hour 30-minute session
The Senior Class is designed for teens and adults who want to explore the fencing world, learn foil on a deeper level, and build strong fundamentals in a structured and disciplined environment.
The program includes footwork, partner drills, blade work, tactical exercises, and supervised bouts. Athletes focus on correct technique, tactics, timing, distance control, and confidence in real fencing situations.
This class is ideal for athletes who want to improve steadily, stay active, and enjoy the sport with clear guidance from an experienced coach. Depending on progress, motivation, and commitment, athletes may advance to higher intermediate or advanced levels.
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